Sennheiser HD 58X
Open-back
Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black
Over-ear · 2023
Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sennheiser HD 58X lands at 86 and Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black at 92. That puts Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sennheiser HD 58X if…
- ✓Reference-level detail
- ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
- ✓Long-term ownership appeal
Pick Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black if…
- ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- ✓Premium build
- ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSound quality
Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight BlackTuning, detail, and staging
Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black leads on sound (92 vs 86).
Noise cancelling
Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight BlackANC strength for commute and travel
Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black leads on anc (90 vs 0).
Comfort
Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight BlackLong-session wearability
Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black leads on comfort (91 vs 88).
Value for money
Sennheiser HD 58XSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Sennheiser HD 58X more score per dollar ($169 vs $599).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sennheiser HD 58X | Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Open-back | Over-ear |
| Release year | — | 2023 |
Sennheiser HD 58X
- +Reference-level detail
- +Well-regarded in audiophile community
- +Long-term ownership appeal
- −Requires amplifier (most)
- −No active noise cancellation
- −Impractical for commuting
Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black
- +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- +Premium build
- +Active noise cancellation (most models)
- −Battery varies by codec
- −Some are Bluetooth-only
- −Price creep vs previous gen
FAQ: Sennheiser HD 58X vs Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black
Which is better, Sennheiser HD 58X or Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black? +
Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sennheiser HD 58X worth the price? +
At $169, Sennheiser HD 58X delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in battery.
Is Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black worth the price? +
At $599, Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.
Does Sennheiser HD 58X or Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for sound quality, Sennheiser HD 58X or Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black? +
Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black — leads on sound (92 vs 86). Tuning, detail, and staging.
Which is better for noise cancelling, Sennheiser HD 58X or Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black? +
Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black — leads on anc (90 vs 0). ANC strength for commute and travel.